80’s pop star, 90’s talent manager, soon on screen in front of you
He was once a pop sensation with Brother Beyond and Worlds Apart, he later managed music talents and produced successful TV show, now he is taking yet another challenge in his career – acting.
I had the opportunity to work with Nathan a little while ago, and it was a great pleasure to get to know someone with a rich background in the show business.
What struck me the most is how humble Nathan is. From the very first client meeting to the shoot, Nathan has made it as easy as breathing, which I was very grateful for. To my pleasant surprise, he is really open minded to my ideas, despite me being an “infant” as a professional photographer. I also thank him for passing on advice without making me look like a tool.
I sincerely wish him a smooth transition into an actor. Especially after my recent discovery of how incredibly challenging acting is as a profession. I certainly look forward to seeing Nathan continue to bring us entertainment in the future.
I would like to thank Emma my agent for setting up meeting in the first place; my assistant Duncan and Jess makeup artist for the hard work, and of course, Mr Moore himself, for bearing the 3 hours that had to put up with me 
black & white corporate photography part two
It is not very often that I photograph corporate event, though I do get asked a lot, among other types of events.
(If any band ever asks me to shoot a live gig again, my rate is £800 per gig plus expenses. I will ONLY shoot Delta 3200 black&white film on Mamiya RZ67, I own all the image rights but I will license them to you for an additional fee) now, that’s out of my chest ….
I guess the idea of “documenting” is quite different from “creating”, especially when you are no longer in the driving seat and you have to be aware of hosts and guests’ mood swings … some times.
However, putting oneself in such an uncomfortable position isn’t necessarily all bad. You become an observer, a listener; you start notice body language and sense people’s feeling from their behaviours; you make friends with waiters, bartenders, DJ’s and other entertainers; and you get experiment camera/lighting tricks you always wanted on abundant subjects, without them ever notice a thing! You would go home with all the required shots plus “creative” work. A pleasant surprise for the client, who on the other hand, may not agree on such “risky” approach if you ask them for permission in the first place.
It is not to say that I would shoot more conference or event in the future, that will entirely depend on the event and potential benefit other than my fee.
I’d jump on a portrait assignment any time over an event.
But, never say never, right?
